Expat Guide to Living in Hanoi

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Hanoi handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Hanoi by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Hanoi Reports

What are people's priorities in Hanoi - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Hanoi:

Living in Hanoi, Vietnam

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More Moving to Hanoi Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Hanoi? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Hanoi? Below are some of the responses from expats in Hanoi:

Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam

Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam

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Reviews of Schools in Hanoi

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Hanoi. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Hanoi:

St Paul American School Hanoi in Hanoi, Vietnam Singapore International School @ Ciputra in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi International School in Hanoi, Vietnam United Nations International School Hanoi in Hanoi, Vietnam HIS Hanoi International School in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Hanoi. If you are already living in Hanoi, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Hanoi by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Hanoi? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Hanoi by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Hanoi Reports

What's it like to find a job in Hanoi? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Hanoi? Below are some of the reports from expats in Hanoi:

Working in Hanoi, Vietnam

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